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BluSky Restoration Contractors

Construction Project Director

BluSky Restoration Contractors, Morton, Illinois, United States, 61550

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Brief Description BluSky Restoration wants to know if YOU are interested in being a construction Project Director. Our Project Directors are crucial to our organizational success because they have the ability to estimate and close the sale. This is a highly compensated position with UNCAPPED commission potential. The starting salary range is $70,000 to $100,000, and the total on‑target earnings can reach $200,000.

At BluSky, our core values are Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and most of all FUN.

Responsibilities The Project Director is responsible for estimating, closing the sale of, and managing restoration projects for commercial, multifamily, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and residential properties damaged by man‑made or natural disasters.

Principal Accountabilities

Sales

Revenue

Profit Margins

Accounts Receivable & Collections

Managing near‑term opportunities

Business Development Activity

Estimating Proficiency

Customer Satisfaction

Working with and coordinating with internal teams

Sales

Meet or exceed monthly and yearly sales goals

Negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the company

Selling all services that BluSky offers

Convert opportunities into sales

Track and measure sales and sales opportunities in our CRM and Tracking Sheets

Revenue

Oversee and expedite revenue production in accordance with monthly goals

Work with all members of the project team to ensure timeliness of deposit, progress, and final billings

Provide oversight and direction to the Project Manager in production of revenue

Review and collaborate with Project Team on Project schedules

Profit Margins

Develop and take ownership of the project budget in compliance with vertical target margins

Ensure the accuracy of the budget and modify it during the course of the project if conditions warrant

Seek to improve project profitability by judicious use of vendors, in‑house labor, and material suppliers

Supervise and monitor project costs to ensure margin integrity

Accounts Receivable & Collections

Intentional conversations at the beginning of each project outlining the AR process and setting expectations with the customer for collections

Review and understand specific program's invoicing, payment terms, conditions, and process

Perform weekly collection calls on all accounts

Weekly reviews for A/R Aging to proactively manage the accounts, monitor lien rights, and follow through on assignments

Maintain DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) at or below 75 days

Manage Near‑Term Opportunities

Work directly with clients & claims handling teams to close leads

Maintain robust communication with clients to steer direction toward closing

Document communication and curate all files in the BluSky CRM systems

Business Development Activity

Schedule and attend two business development meetings a week with clients, adjusters, building consultants, etc.

Participate in various special events to market BluSky – luncheons, trade shows, award dinners, etc.

Entertain clients as necessary to drive business and close sales

Partner with business development and Vice President in pursuit of all sales

Estimating Proficiency

Accurate sketching of affected areas and use of Matterport technology

Time and Material (T&M) / Xactimate knowledge (ability to explain the T&M bill file & justify Xactimate line items)

Ability to estimate a project to fit all target margins per the service provided

Customer Satisfaction

Consistent weekly communication with all stakeholders (external and internal)

Setting expectations upfront with the customer

Holding teams accountable to provide updates

Check in with the customer throughout the project

Email communication should have all stakeholders on the thread

Working And Coordinating With Internal Teams

Coordinate to get work authorization signed so we can respond timely

Walk the job with the technician team to define scope of work

Share client feedback/changes in scope

Review daily T&M sheets with the Mitigation operations team

Work directly with the Mitigation operations team

Site visit at completion to confirm all work is completed per client expectations

Reconstruction

Project Kick Offs confirming scope of work and target budget / margin

Constant communication with the Project Manager (PM) throughout the course of the project

Work with the PM to get timely change orders submitted for approval

Work with the PM to send weekly updates

Qualifications & Requirements

5+ years of recent marketing/business development and sales experience in the restoration or construction industry with a proven track record of sales growth

Extensive construction estimating and/or large loss and catastrophe experience

Must be able to attend business development networking functions 2–3 evenings a week

Intermediate-level Microsoft Office skills

Experience utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software preferred

Experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Strong knowledge of project management, financial processes, and administration required

Strong business ethics, integrity, and the ability to perform in highly autonomous environments required

OSHA 10 or 30, CPR and First Aid certifications preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to the role is preferred

Travel

Minimal out of state travel is required. Some out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be expected for training, meetings, or jobs.

Compensation BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, auto allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes matching 401(k), health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, disability, equipment (laptop, smartphone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance. Additional extended benefits include Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development, Paid Referral Program, and more.

Work Environment And Physical Job Demands The work environment is typically quiet. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, regular sitting, use of hands and fingers, reaching, talking, hearing, and walking around the office.

Equal Employment Opportunity BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local law. All persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on qualifications, performance, and potential.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Construction

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